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A new “Stand Your Ground” bill could be coming to Ohio. Here’s what this bill could change. A new bill passed by the Ohio House of Representatives would remove the requirement to retreat before using lethal force as self-defense. House Bill 228, nicknamed the “Stand Your Ground” Bill, was passed in mid-November. What does ‘Stand Your Ground’ mean? ‘Stand Your …

State Rep. Debbie Phillips, who represents a large portion of Athens County, was one of six Ohio Democrats who voted for the controversial House Bill 203, a piece of legislation that, among other provisions, contains a “stand your ground” clause that has been compared to the Florida law at the center of the George Zimmerman trial. The Ohio bill would …

The front line of the battle over gun regulation has come to Columbus, Ohio. On Wednesday, the Ohio House of Representatives voted 62-27 to pass House Bill 203, better known as the “stand your ground” proposal. The bill, if signed into law, will allow gun owners to defend themselves with force in public areas such as stores and streets. Under …

Now in its third season, “The Adventures of George Zimmerman” still manages to captivate audiences around the country. The runaway television success started with a real bang two years ago, and just one episode into the show’s third season, the series has Hollywood insiders begging for its secrets, and a rabid fan base begging for more. “Last season’s finale was …

Most organizations play it rather close to the chest as to whether or nor their end goal is to commit crimes against humanity, but thankfully there are groups like the Young Conservatives of Texas who just put it all out there. The saga of the Young Conservatives of Texas is brief, yet so epic that it deserves oh so much …

Ohio may soon have its own version of the law that made Florida’s George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin household names this summer. State legislators are considering H.B. 203 – colloquially known as the “Stand Your Ground law” – which would legally permit crime victims to use deadly force if necessary against an aggressor in a life-or-death situation. Under current law, …

Incoming freshmen at Ohio University are required to complete an online alcohol education program that could be improved by including less extreme examples of the dangers posed by drinking, a program director said.
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